Join us this Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m. at BookPeople! Author, poet and Typewriter Rodeo member Rebecca Bendheim and author and filmmaker Marissa Macy will help you figure out which ideas most excite you and how to go from idea to finished manuscript. www.scbwi.org/events...
We're hosting our March monthly meeting at a new location, the Austin Public Library Hampton Branch at Oak Hill! Understanding age categories in kidlit is a vital part of our writing and illustrating practice, especially in the current climate of book banning.
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Put your knowledge (and your guessing skills) to the test with a Kidlit Trivia afternoon during our next SCBWI social event at local independent bookstore, Lark & Owl!
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The path to writing and illustration for children looks different for each creator. For Austin author, Sean Petrie, it was a two-decade journey. Join us for our April monthly meeting to hear more about Sean's journey! www.scbwi.org/events...
Mark your calendars! Registration for our conference opens on June 14th! It's a jam-packed 1-day conference with a mix of class, socials, panels, and awards. Join us for a full day of learning, networking, and connecting. Register for updates here: www.scbwi.org/events...
Are you ready to be inspired? Watch stories come to life as local authors and illustrators sketch animals, dream up playful tales, and read children’s books inspired by the sights and sounds around them! Register on our website for free admission!
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The clock is ticking! Submit your sticker design for a chance to be featured at our upcoming conference!
Don't miss our first bootcamp of the year, The Ins & Outs of Kid-Lit Non-Fiction and Education Markets. Join us for 6 amazing faculty speakers, 6 hours of education, and the opportunity for critiques and pitches. Attend live on Zoom or get a recording!
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Get ready for our second bootcamp for 2026, with some of the best faculty ready to help you start and finish your MG or YA novel! 60-90K words is daunting, but let these pros help. Join us!
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Introducing our conference agents! @jackiekruzie.bsky.social, @kaylacichello.bsky.social, @jemiscoe.bsky.social, @bookbarrista.bsky.social, @abwycisk.bsky.social, Alyssa Jennette, @casahasegawa.bsky.social, Stephen Barr, @bokerbooks.bsky.social and Tianna Kelly! www.scbwi.org/events...
Submissions are NOW OPEN for our annual sticker competition! Create a design that captures this year's theme: COMMUNITY. The winning artwork will be featured as the visual theme at our SCBWI ATX 2026 Conference in September. Submit your artwork by March 1.
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